This package includes the Self-Paced Online IDFPR-Licensed Unarmed and Armed Security Course (Revolver and Semi-Automatic). In the online class, you will be provided the opportunity to learn about and apply for the PERC card and fingerprinting.
 
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Our Self-Paced Online IDFPR-Licensed Unarmed and Armed Security Course equips you with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful career in the security industry. This course gives you the best of both courses. Armed security officers get paid more. You will begin with our Self-Paced Online IDFPR-Licensed Unarmed Security Course. Our expert instructors will guide you using interactive exercises and practical scenarios. We will develop your critical thinking skills and ability to approach and handle risks peacefully, ensuring you are ready for employment in the security sector. Upon completion, graduates will receive a State of Illinois Certificate for Basic Security Training.
 
Then, you will continue your journey into our Self-Paced Online IDFPR-Licensed Armed Security Course. This course will equip you for a career as an armed security officer. Our goal is to help you minimize unnecessary conflicts and effectively deter crime. The course tuition covers all necessary materials, including handouts, BOTH revolver and semi-automatic firearm training, as well as ear and eye protection, ammunition, and targets for shooting practice. This IDFPR-Licensed course is affordable at JUST $188‼️ Yes, you read right, only $188 upfront! This is an opportunity not to be overlooked. After you pass the online class, you will join us in a full day of hands-on firearm training on designated Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
COURSE DELIVERY: We email online courses every Monday after payment. You will receive a text message to the cell/mobile phone you provide when after we email the course. Please provide to most valid cell/mobile phone number and email address during checking out / paying for this course. You can choose to complete the course through your phone/tablet or computer, as allowed by Illinois State Law (listed below).
 
CLASS LOCATION: Class is online. After you complete the online portion, the 8-hour In-Person Firearms Training will be primarily at Security Training Concepts - 644 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619.
 
LIVE FIRE RANGE LOCATION: Unless Security Training Concepts specifies a different location, the live fire shooting portion will be held at Eagle Sports Range - 5900 W. 159th St, Oak Forest, IL.
 
After completion of the training, we submit the completed Certification of Completion of Firearm Training directly to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Upon approval, IDFPR will notify you within 6-8 weeks that the Department has issued you a Certification of Firearms Training (230 License) via email.
 
RELEVANT STATE LAW:
Illinois Administrative Code Title 68, Chapter VII, Subchapter b, Part 1240, Section 1240.510a.
 
225 ILCS 447/25-20
Sec. 25-20. Training; private security contractor and employees.
(225 ILCS 447/25-20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 25-20. Training; private security contractor and employees. (a) Registered employees of the private security contractor agency who provide traditional guarding or other private security related functions or who respond to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 hours of basic training, which may be provided in a classroom or seminar setting or via Internet-based online learning programs....
 
(225 ILCS 447/35-40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 35-40. Firearm control; training requirements. (a) The Department shall, pursuant to rule, approve or disapprove training programs for the firearm training course, which shall be taught by a qualified instructor. Qualifications for instructors shall be set by rule. The firearm training course shall be conducted by entities, by a licensee, or by an agency licensed by this Act, provided the course is approved by the Department. The firearm course shall consist of the following minimum requirements: (1) 48 hours of training as follows: (A) 20 hours consisting of training as described in Sections 15-20, 20-20, or 25-20, as applicable;